Video: Newmills marks centenary of WWI outbreak
The events range from church services to face painting and football.
UUP MLA Tom Elliott said: “I attended the opening ceremony on Monday which was the first of its kind in Northern Ireland and was opened by Lord Lieutenant of Tyrone. All in attendance were very pleased with the ceremony and hope that people had the opportunity to visit the hall throughout the week.
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Hide Ad“These events are not only set up to recognise the huge sacrifice made by thousands of soldiers during the Great War. On Tuesday 5th August there will be a plaque unveiled in Carland Presbyterian Church commemorating Pte Morrow and a memorial stone will be issued by Her Majesty’s Government to Newmills in recognition of the VC awarded to Pte Morrow in due course.
“I believe this is a great success and along with the councillors I pay tribute to the members of Newmills and District VC Group for their organisation of the week.”